Day
1, arrive Vienna, Saturday
You will be met and transferred to the your hotel.
Plenty of time to relax before meeting your fellow
travelers and your Tour Director at the welcome
dinner in the charming suburb of Neustift.
Day
2, in Vienna, Sunday
Our morning sightseeing tour features the Hofburg
Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian
Empire, the Belvedere Palace, views of Prater
amusment park, UN buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral
and other vivid reminders of the city's imperial
history. Afternoon at leisure
Day
3, to Budapest, Monday
Today we will travel east, and after crossing
the border to Hungary, we will proceed onward
through the region of Transdanubia, reaching Budapest
on the time to relax before dinner.
Day
4, in Budapest, Tuesday
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River,
the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked
by a series of graceful bridges. Our morning sightseeing
tour includes all the main attractions: the Parliament,
Royal Palace, Castle Hill area, Fisherman's Bastion,
Coronation Church, Hero's Square and Gellert Hill.
The balance of the day is at leisure to explore
this exciting city on your own.
Day
5, to Krakow, Wednesday
The road to Krakow winds through the lovely hills
and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras and
into the great plains of Poland. A relaxing dinner
in Krakow is planned upon the arrival. 420 km
Day
6, in Krakow, Thursday
Sightseeing will start with visit to Wawel Hill,
viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal
Cathedral. Enjoy the walking tour of the Old Town
where you will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance
Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Church. The afternoon
is free for strolling around the city on your
own.
Day
7, to Warsaw, Friday
During the morning journey to Warsaw there is
time for an optional side trip to one of the most
somber memorials of our past, Auschwitz. After
lunch break on your own, we proceed via Czestochowa,
known for the blackened picture of St. Mary in
the Yasna Gora Monastery, popularly called the
"Black Madonna". We end our day in Poland's
capital city, Warsaw. 400 km
Day
8, in Warsaw, Saturday
This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol
of nationhood and the will to survive against
great odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a
drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent
Castle Square to Lazienki Park with its Palace,
summer residence of the last King of Poland. Pass
by the Palace of Science and Culture {known as
a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens,
the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the
Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican.
Continue with the walking tour of the Old Town,
Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral.
The rest of the day is free for shopping, a stroll
through the city or an optional late afternoon
Chopin concert.
Day
9, to Berlin, Sunday
On the way to Berlin we stop in Poznan for an
orientation tour, and then proceed to Berlin,
today's final destination. 590 km
Day
10, in Berlin, Monday
Our morning sightseeing tour features the Reichstag,
the Renaissance building that once housed Germany's
Parliament, and the lovely Schloss Charlottenburg.
The tour continues through the city to view the
other famous sights such as the Opera, the Schiller
Theater and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.
The afternoon is free to explore this once divided
city on your own.
Day
11, to Prague, Tuesday
In the morning we continue our journey via Dresden,
a beautiful Baroque city. There will be a sightseeing
tour upon arrival, featuring the Zwinger Palace,
Semper Opera House and other important historic
sites. Afterwards, we continue our journey to
one of the most attractive cities in central Europe,
Prague. 390 km
Day
12, in Prague, Wednesday
Built on the seven hills more than 1000 years
ago and situated on the both banks of Vltava River,
Prague is one of the most attractive cities in
the world. Your city tour starts with panoramic
drive to the Wenceslav Square, the Strahov Stadium
and the Castle Square. During a walking tour visit
the Royal Castle of Hradcany with its Gothic St.
Vitus Cathedral, Royal Palace and Loretto Church.
Then over the Charles Bridge, dating back to 1400s
to view the Jewish Ghetto and see the world famous
Astronomical Clock. The balance of the day is
free for an optional visit to a cultural performance.
Day
13, depart Prague, Thursday
This morning you will be transferred to the airport
to board your homebound flight.
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